Sexual Maturity
It is initiated by hormonal signals from the brain to the gonads which make us grow physically and mentally, what is it?
Puberty
A set of practices performed to preserve health, what is it?
Personal Hygiene
Are all addictions dangerous?
Most addictions are dangerous to human bodies because there has never been a good addiction even when your addiction is eating healthy and excersising.
What is needed to have a balanced diet?
Fruit, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy
Where is the endocrine system located?
The endocrine system is located all over your body in the places where there are glands because the endocrine system is made up of different glands that release hormones
What are the common physical changes between females and males during adolescence?
there are two different hormones in male and female bodies that are released that causes different changes. For example, in boys the hormone released is testosterone and it causes muscle mass, change in voice, and hair growth. Girls release a hormone called estrogen that causes menstruation, breast growth, and hair.
How can taking care of yourself affect your lifestyle?
1. Taking care of yourself would affect you in many ways. If you have take care you will tend to have high self-esteem and will usually be surrounded with lots of people, on the other hand, if you are the opposite and you don’t take care of yourself you will usually have low self-esteem since people won’t like being around you.
2.Taking care of yourself will also prevent you from getting sick easily, but if you don’t take care of yourself then you can have a lot of bacterias around you causing to have different illnesses.
Who can you look for to help you come over your addictions?
you can look for someone who previously had this addiction and had already overcome it, this person can give you advice and different methods he/she used
How can nutrition affect your life in a positive way and a negative way?
Good Nutrition can affect your life in a good way because it brings you a healthier lifestyle but bad because some people take it too far to the point where they get too skinny and crush bones and organisms in our bodies.
What is the main gland that controls your body?
Hypothalamus
Why is sexual maturity essential for us?
It is important to us grow because we can grow mentally and physically. By growing mentally we will get more mature by being able to handle in difficult situations.
Why is taking care of yourself essential for humans?
Taking care of yourself is essential for humans because without a good hygiene things can turn and shift your future because when you don't take care of yourself you will look different and smell different and sometimes that depends when getting a job or going to school because that can't affect your life on a long term basis and depending on your job it will depend on your life long plan and sometimes it can't turn into you being poor or not having enough money to sustain yourself.
How can mental health affect the way of thinking?
There are different ways it can affect you. For instance, some substances like alcohol can affect the way of thinking, such as increased aggression, self-disclosure, sexual adventuresomeness, and so on. Research has shown that these effects can stem from beliefs we hold about alcohol effects.
Why is it important to take care of your nutrition at this age?
It is important to take care of your nutrition at this age because as we grow and develop if we don't learn the concept of healthy foods at a young age we will never learn until we get to the point where death is nearly occurred. Furthermore, if our parents or ourselves don’t start eating healthy at a young age it will carry on with you for your whole life.
Where is the pancreases located?
The pancreases is located below the left rib
How can sexual maturity affect the people around you?
Sexual maturity can affect the people around you because when you start adolescents you begin to get mood swings because of the hormones overflowing your body.
What can be some essentials while traveling?
-Keeping your hands clean is essential. Your hands are the point of most contact with viruses and bacteria in the airplane. Most germs can be found in; tray tables,
overhead air vents, lavatory flush buttons, and seat belt buckles. So it is recommendable to constantly Wash your hands.
--Colgate Wisps are disposable mini-toothbrushes that can prevent you to have bad breath.
-No Rinse Body Wash is a popular option for adventure travelers.The benefits of this body wash is that it keeps you clean and doesn't need to be rinsed.
How can mental health affect the people who you surround?
Mental health can make other people think that your behavior is cool and they may try it. For example, if you have an obsession with alcohol you may have another. Other people may see you and talk bad about you, while others may try what you are doing.
Are vitamins important, why or why not?
Vitamins are worth it because they may seem unimportant, but actually they have an important role. What they do is that they help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system. Not only that, but they also transform food into energy and fix cellular damage. But, if you consume too much it can cause you harm and that is why there is a certain amount of vitamins you need to consume.
How can you prevent endocrine problems
Stay at a healthy weight. Eat healthy foods and get plenty of exercise. This can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Include iodine in your diet. It can help prevent thyroid problems. When you use salt, choose iodized salt over other kinds of salt.
At what age does growth spurt occur and how many centimeters do you grow?
There is a growth spurt during adolescence. The growth spurt in boys occurs during mid-adolescence between the ages of 12 years and 17 years and usually begins a year after the testes start enlarging. Boys grow about 4 inches (about 10 centimeters) during their year of maximum growth. The growth spurt in girls occurs in early adolescence between the ages of 9½ years and 13½ years. Girls grow about 3½ inches (about 9 centimeters) during their year of maximum growth. In general, boys become heavier and taller than girls. By age 18, boys have about 1 inch (about 2½ centimeters) of growth remaining and girls have slightly less.
How can you not taking care of your body affect the people in your surroundings?
Well your personal hygiene affects other people because, for example if you don't wash your hands then, you have all of the bacteria and you will most likely be able to contaminate other. The most places where germs/bacteria can be transferred are door knobs,on and off switches electric, stair band etc. This can cause infections that can be caused easily through people if there isn't a constant use of personal hygiene essentials.
How can family and friends help change the lifestyle of people with addictions?
Family and Friends can play an essential role in motivation they give to people with addictions to enter and stay in treatment. Family therapy can also be important, especially for teenagers. The participation of a family member or partner in the treatment program of the addict can strengthen and extend the benefits of the same.
Should I be worried about pesticides in food? What food should I avoid?
97.%8 of apples tested contained pesticides, 96% of celery examples tested positive for pesticides, 13 types of pesticides were detected on a single strawberry example, peaches, spinach, nectarines, grapes, sweet bell peppers, potatoes, blueberries, lettuce, and kale are other vegetables that should be avoided because of their high pesticide percentage.
What problems can you have if your endocrine system fails?
Infertility. This may be caused by a problem with the hormones that control ovulation in women and the making of sperm in men. Hyperthyroidism. This condition can change your energy level. It can make you lose weight. And it can give you a fast heart rate. It is caused by having too much thyroid hormone in your body. Hypothyroidism. It can make you feel tired. And it can make you feel constipated. It is caused by not having enough thyroid hormone in your body. Diabetes. This happens when your body can't produce enough of the hormone insulin or can't use it properly. Then your body can't regulate the amount of sugar in your blood. High blood sugar can damage your eyes, nerves, kidneys, and blood vessels. Missed or irregular periods. The hormones that control menstruation can go out of balance in some women.